by Allison Stieger | Apr 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve been rereading the Ramayana to prepare for my session teaching myth and archetypes to a teacher training class for Sattva Yoga. The last time I sat down with this ancient text was in graduate school, and it was fascinating to see what ideas jumped out at me...
by Allison Stieger | Apr 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Hello All, I know it’s been a while with no updates on this site, but there is a lot going on, and I have lots of news to share. Our family has recently moved house, which took up a lot of time, unfortunately. But, we’ve settled in now, and I’m...
by Allison Stieger | Dec 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m thrilled to announce that, beginning in February, I’ll be teaching an introduction to Greek and Roman Mythology class for Gifted Homeschoolers Forum. The class will be done via video chat, for gifted 8-12 year olds. I’m so excited to have this...
by Allison Stieger | Nov 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, at the Center for Symbolic Studies in New York, I was part of a conversation about technology and myth. We were discussing James Hillman’s concept of “Hermetic Intoxication”, which is another term for internet addiction; being too...
by Allison Stieger | Oct 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’ve finally finished the last of my three conferences of the fall, and I’m turning back toward writing and contemplating myth. I’ve started writing a book proposal for a book about myth, creativity and innovation, and I’m prepping for National...
by Allison Stieger | Sep 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
“From time to time someone comes up with the idea that there are only seven stories in the world. Or only three, or only eleven, or whatever. Or else they claim to have discovered that every different story is a variant of one basic story, such as Cinderella, or...
